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Pochettino’s future uncertain as US Soccer weighs next move after World Cup exit
Mauricio Pochettino’s future as head coach of the US men’s national team is unresolved following the side’s last-16 exit at the home 2026 World Cup, where they were beaten 4-1 by Belgium in Seattle. Both Pochettino and US Soccer had agreed before the tournament to defer any decision on his future until afterwards, and with…
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Argentina stages remarkable turnaround to stun Egypt in World Cup thriller
Argentina mounted an improbable late-match recovery to defeat Egypt and advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. After falling behind 2-0 deep into the second half, the South American side orchestrated a dram
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USA-Belgium becomes most-watched soccer telecast in US history with staggering viewership numbers
The United States men’s national team’s 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle on Monday 6 July 2026 became the most-watched soccer telecast in US history, drawing 30 million viewers with a peak audience of 36.895 million between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. ET. The record underlines the enormous domestic interest generated…
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Colombia soccer fans invade Vancouver ahead of World Cup Round of 16 clash with Switzerland
Colombian supporters have turned out in huge numbers in Vancouver ahead of their nation’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Switzerland, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. The scenes matter as part of a wider tournament narrative in which travelling fans — rather than just the players — have become a defining feature, generating viral…
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World Cup Sets Another Ratings Record in U.S. Loss to Belgium
Fox’s telecast drew 30 million viewers Monday night, according to early Nielsen numbers.
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Argentina pull off one of greatest World Cup comebacks ever to avoid massive upset against Egypt
Argentina scored three goals in under 15 minutes to complete a stunning World Cup comeback against Egypt after trailing 2-0 late in the match.
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Furious anti-Trump voices cheer US team’s crushing World Cup defeat after red card intervention
US President Donald Trump said he contacted FIFA to have a red card and one-match suspension against American forward Folarin Balogun reviewed, clearing the striker to feature in the United States’ World Cup fixture against Belgium. FIFA duly suspended Balogun’s punishment but insisted Trump’s call played no part in the decision. When the US then…
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Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation into alleged racist abuse involving the American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup. The incident matters because it is the second high-profile allegation of racism to emerge from the tournament in a matter of days, raising concerns…
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USMNT’s World Cup Exit Scores Historic Ratings
The United States men’s national team’s 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the last 16 of the World Cup drew 30 million viewers, making it the most-watched football telecast in US history and continuing a run of record-breaking ratings for broadcaster Fox. The match peaked at 36.9 million viewers between 9:15 and 9:30am ET, as Mauricio…
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Switzerland face Colombia in final World Cup last-16 tie
The Hollywood Reporter previews the final Round of 16 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which Switzerland face Colombia. The article’s main purpose is to tell readers when the single-elimination match takes place and how to watch or stream it, including a number of free-trial options. The match is scheduled for Tuesday 7…